Category: Pedestrian Accidents
COVID-19 Restrictions Add More Bicyclist and Pedestrian Traffic
May 13, 2020 | Category: Bike Accidents, Pedestrian AccidentsDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, more and more bicyclists and pedestrians are outdoors enjoying Florida’s environment and sharing the roads with motor vehicles.
Are Smart Car Safety Features to Prevent Collisions With Pedestrians Working?
May 6, 2020 | Category: Pedestrian AccidentsThe American Automobile Association (AAA) tested the reliability of automatic braking and other safety features and issued a warning. The technology drivers depend on to keep them safe may not do so.
Florida News Alert – Pedestrian Injured in Hit-and-Run Accident
March 19, 2020 | Category: Florida News Alerts, Pedestrian AccidentsFort Myers, FL (March 18, 2020) Fort Myers police report a pedestrian was injured in an accident around 8:00 p.m. The driver left the scene.
Florida News Alert – Two Pedestrians Tragically Killed by Semi-Truck
February 26, 2020 | Category: Florida News Alerts, Pedestrian AccidentsMulberry, FL (February 26, 2020) A semi-truck came around a curve, crossed over the white fog line, and hit Rafael Gandoy, 29, and Armando Melendez, 23, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Florida News Alert – Pedestrian Tragically Dies in Saturday Night Accident
February 24, 2020 | Category: Florida News Alerts, Pedestrian AccidentsLee County, FL (February 22, 2020) Daniel Legra-Matos, 61, tragically died in an accident in front of Lehigh Acres Regional Medical Center on Saturday night.
How to Improve Crosswalk Safety
February 21, 2020 | Category: Pedestrian AccidentsFox4 News reported in November 2019 that the number of fatal pedestrian accidents is a growing concern in Florida. A Florida legislator is pushing for legislation that may make it safer to cross the street.
Florida News Alert – Clewiston 90-Year-Old Tragically Dies in Pedestrian Accident
February 20, 2020 | Category: Florida News Alerts, Pedestrian AccidentsClewiston, FL (February 19, 2020) According to Florida Highway Patrol, Emilio Millares, 90, tragically died after being hit by a car in Hendry County around 6:15 p.m.
Florida News Alert – LaBelle Woman Hit by Two Vehicles
January 29, 2020 | Category: Florida News Alerts, Pedestrian AccidentsImmokalee, FL (January 25, 2020) Shaniya Ray, 23, is fighting for her life after being hit by two cars on Saturday night.
Florida News Alert – McGregor Boulevard Crash Tragically Kills Pedestrian
January 23, 2020 | Category: Florida News Alerts, Pedestrian AccidentsFort Myers, FL (January 22, 2020) Anita Johnson, 63, was tragically killed in a hit-and-run crash on McGregor Boulevard, just after 10:00 p.m., according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP).
Collier County Launches Pedestrian/Bicycle Safety Campaign
January 22, 2020 | Category: Bike Accidents, Pedestrian AccidentsThe Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) responded to over 2,000 crashes in Collier County as of October 22, 2019. Those crashes involved 56 pedestrians and 62 bicyclists.